Year period of time when estrogen secretion begins to decline, periods become irregular, symptoms such as hot flashes may begin, along with mood swings and other changes. Talk it over w/your doctor.
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Yes, possible:
Yes, technically that is possible. There are some medical conditions (i.e. Turner's syndrome) where the female infant is born and has no eggs left. For most women that undergo premature menopause, no specific cause is found. You can have your doctor check a blood test called AMH (a marker of your egg reserve). Perimenopausal signs are hot flashes + night sweats with high FSH and low estrogen.
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Yes:
It's all about hormone level, ph, and the resulting bacterial balance. Age influences both. With menopause, the estrogen levels drop and the vagina gets less moist and more prone to infection, which can affect odor.
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